About Wiseman

Today less than two-dozen people live in Wiseman, a century-old mining town that enjoyed its heyday in the 1920s. Thirty cabins from the gold rush era are still used today, mostly by seasonal residents. It can get cold here in the winter; easily dropping to minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Things to do

Wiseman’s scenic settling along the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River and against the backdrop of the Brooks Range give you a sense for its recreational options. Hiking, fishing, river rafting or float trips, bird watching and wildlife viewing are excellent in summer. In winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog mushing and most notably, northern lights viewing, are excellent.

Travel information is available at the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot (907-678-5209).

Attractions

Wiseman Historical Museum

The Wiseman Historical Museum, near the entrance to town, is filled with historic photos and mining equipment and usually open for bus tours.